Char-Griller® Charcoal Grill Chimney Starter with Quick Release Trigger for Quickly Lighting BBQ Coals, Compatible with Any BBQ Charcoal Grill, 12-Inch

It worked very well until it rusted out after about 2-1/2 years. But then, if left outside all the time, expect that to happen. I like the trigger that released the bottom so the coals can fall out. Holds a lot of charcoal. Might have to get another one.

I acquired a wonderful highly regarded brand charcoal grill used and wanted to add some accessories to make grilling more simple and enjoyable. This helps tremendously if you've never used one.It sure beat stacking charcoal and fanning them until they appear to be ready for cooking. This accelerates the process nicely and assures your coals are much more evenly burning. It's a time saver and simple to use.

I have bought it many times, it is very useful.

Very pleased. The trap door works very well and has enhanced the grilling experience. A simple trap door that only involves a pin activated when squeezing the handle grip like an old-time flour sifter. It's significantly larger than the Weber chimney I had for 10 years (finally rusted). It lights coals noticeably faster than the Weber probably due to the larger base and number of vents. It's a bit tricky to stuff newspaper under the base because it is larger and the crumpled newspaper doesn't jam in there as well as a more narrow base. The heat shield is rather small so I didn't chance it and wore oven mitts. My biggest beef is the rivets that hold the sheet metal together and the handle are loose-ish; they appear to be aluminum. Even after ten years and all the rust my Weber is still tightly riveted. Another minor beef is that the luster completely wore off the first use. I hope this isn't an indicator of poor quality metal and a short life

I bought this because I wanted a bottom trap door release to make it easier to dump hot coals. It works! I have used it a couple dozen times now and have no complaints.

On the 3rd use it fell apart, also the release rusted and dosen't work well.

Trigger release is life changing!!!Had to replace my old chimney starter after my neighbor accidentally recycled it thinking I had left it with the trash. This new chimney starter starts far faster (better airflow) and the trigger release is a huge improvement. No more burned clothes and lost arm hairs from flying embers. And I used to occasionally lose a lump of charcoal overboard.I had been considering buying a new BBQ with charcoal feeder but this starter is so easy, I'll probably stick with a traditional bbq!

I've owned a charcoal starter chimney for many years, but it had rusted severely and just needed to be replaced. I searched Amazon and found the Char-Griller chimney starter and loved the idea of the quick trigger release. It's perfect! It has about 30% more capacity than my old chimney starter and works really well. My charcoal is ready for grilling within 20 minutes and the trigger release allows the dumping the charcoal into my grill with ease (make sure you have a pair of heat resistant gloves to prevent burning your hands). Just buy it. You won't be disappointed!!!!